Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Chalcomitra Higher classification Chalcomitra | Phylum Chordata Family Nectariniidae Scientific name Chalcomitra balfouri Rank Species | |
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Similar Socotra starling, Socotra sparrow, Socotra golden‑winged grosbeak, Socotra warbler, Buff‑throated sunbird | ||
The Socotra sunbird (Chalcomitra balfouri) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to Socotra.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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